The Duke game is on the CBS network today, and on DirecTV that’s channel 5–15 in most local markets or 390 for the national CBS feed , depending on your package and location.

Key info for today’s Duke game

  • Today’s men’s NCAA Tournament game is Duke vs. Siena , first round of March Madness 2026.
  • TV network: CBS.
  • Tip-off time: 2:50 p.m. ET , Thursday, March 19, 2026.

On DirecTV:

  • CBS is usually on your local CBS affiliate (often in the 2–15 range, varies by city) plus the national CBS on channel 390 in many lineups.
  • The game will also be available via streaming on Paramount+ Premium and through live TV services such as DirecTV’s streaming platform.

How to quickly find the exact channel

Because CBS’s channel number changes by city, the fastest way to be sure on DirecTV is:

  1. Use the on‑screen guide and type “Duke” or “NCAA” in search.
  2. Or scroll to CBS in the guide around your local broadcast channels (low numbers like 2–15) and check the 2:30–3:30 p.m. ET block for NCAA Men’s Basketball / Duke vs. Siena.

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